Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.32, 1,086.48 and 468
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 724.32, 1,086.48 and 468 is: 702
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724.32 : 1,086.48 = 468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724.32/1,086.48 = 468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724.32x = 1,086.48 × 468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724.32x = 508,472.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 508,472.64/724.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702
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